“We understand that the case has been referred to the court by the public prosecution. The first hearing was held on March 29 which was also attended by the defence lawyer appointed for the case as well as our officials.”
— Arindam Bagchi, Spokesperson, Indian Ministry of External Affairs
The detention of eight former Indian Navy personnel in Qatar – they have been in detention for close to seven months — is being heard by a local court. This, reported ndtv.com, even as India is engaged with the authorities concerned to secure their release. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India would keep a close watch on the case.
Qatar has not yet publicly made any charges against the Indians who were working for private firm Dahra Global Technologies and Consultancy Services.
“We have also requested another round of consular access. The government attaches high priority to the matter and remains engaged with the Qatari authorities regarding the case.”
— Bagchi
“We understand that the case has been referred to the court by the public prosecution. The first hearing was held on March 29 which was also attended by the defence lawyer appointed for the case as well as our officials,” Bagchi said.
He said the Indian embassy in Doha continued to be in touch with the families of the detained Indians and is extending necessary consular and legal assistance.
“We have also requested another round of consular access. The government attaches high priority to the matter and remains engaged with the Qatari authorities regarding the case,” Bagchi said.
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